A Democratic Senator gives a speech for more than 20 hours in opposition to Trump’s administration

Democratic Senator for New Jersey, Corey BookerHas provided an abnormality Talk for more than 20 hours In the United States Congress, in opposition to the policies of the country’s president, Donald TrumpAnd his friendship Elon MuskThey do.

“I present me with the intention of interfering with the normal functioning of the United States Senate,” he said at the beginning of his speech at the Booker Upper House It started at 7:00 pm. MondayAfter 12.00 pm in Washington, the Senator continued to appear on the camera.

Booker explained that his action Antithesis “From the need to raise the stories of Americans affected by the actions of the Trump administration,” this is born, in his opinion, the country has put in a “crisis”: “Threats to the American people and democracy are serious, urgent, and we all have to do more to fight them.”

Quotes, witnesses and letters for prolonged speech

Throughout his speech, the Democratic Party received Questions of some of his party companions. Thanks to these interventions, the New Jersey Senator was able to rest, while the question asked him without losing his turn.

Booker is included in his speech quotes from some of the dead American politicians, dedicated to more than 30 minutes to read A Canadian’s testimony of detained For the US Immigration Service, a letter The person of the USAIT farewell He also recalled some of the things that he told him in his state’s restaurants.

Extend the text to disable Congress

Although this may not be possible, the regulations of the United States Congress recognize the Philipastarism, which can be used to prevent the law of some problems with the most widespread text. However, this case is not part of this procedure because the room has no votes on its agenda.

Until now, the record of the longest intervention in Congress was former Senator Strom Dharmant, he was in 1957 24 hours and 18 minutes talking To try to stop the approval of the Civil Rights Act of the same year, this was finally recognized. Other marathon speeches, such as the 2013 Senator, are well remembered Dead Cross The then President Barack Obama (2009-2017) has spoken for more than 21 hours without stopping the Hemisaikal to try to stop the approval of health reform.